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Bernie Sanders Declares He Will Remain In Presidential Race

4:27pm March 11, 2020

by Scott Detrow

After not addressing news media or supporters on Tuesday night, Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a presidential campaign update on Wednesday afternoon. He plans to stay in the race.

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Biden Campaign Manager Surveys The Path Ahead To Democratic Nomination

4:27pm March 11, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kate Bedingfield, deputy campaign manager for the Biden campaign, about the most recent primary results and where the campaign heads next.

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont walks away from the podium after delivering a campaign update at the Hotel Vermont on Wednesday in Burlington.

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Bernie Sanders To Stay In The Race Despite Key Losses

1:58pm March 11, 2020

In a press conference, the Vermont senator acknowledged calls for him to drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but said he plans to debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday.

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Tougaloo College on Sunday in Tougaloo, Miss.

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Delegate Count: Biden's Lead Grows, Making A Sanders Climb Steeper

12:25pm March 11, 2020

by Elena Moore

Former Vice President Joe Biden won four states on Tuesday night, increasing his lead in the race for delegates against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Here's where the two candidates stand.

Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden addressed the media and a small group of supporters with his wife Dr. Jill Biden as results came in for Tuesday's primaries. Biden canceled a planned rally because of concerns about the cor

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Here Are The Voters Who Powered Biden To His 'Big Tuesday' Wins

11:51am March 11, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Exit polls show that while men were about evenly divided, women in Michigan heavily preferred Biden. And across states, young voters — key to Sanders' past success — failed to turn out in a big way.

Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

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The Democratic Nomination Is Now In View For Joe Biden — And 5 Other Takeaways

11:44am March 11, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The former vice president's win in Michigan, in particular, has solidified Biden's place as the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee.

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign stop in Columbus, Ohio on March 10.

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Biden Campaign Cements Strong Position With More Wins; Sanders' Path Narrows

11:25am March 11, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Joe Biden increased his delegate lead with the March 10 primaries, and a top Democratic super PAC concluded he's on track for the nomination. Bernie Sanders didn't say what's next for him.

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How Many Delegates Do The 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Have?

10:36am March 11, 2020

by Sean McMinn

Candidates need 1,991 delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee and face President Trump in November. Here's where the candidates stand so far in the primaries.

Having spent time in the city and the countryside, Proffitt says she is keenly aware of how the two communities perceive each other.

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Straddling The Political Divide, This Rancher Says There's A Way To Bridge It

5:00am March 11, 2020

Having lived in Charlotte and its surrounding countryside, cattle rancher Shelly Proffitt is keenly aware of how the two communities perceive each other.

Listen to NPR's special coverage of the March 10 primaries beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

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LISTEN: March 10 Primaries Live Coverage

7:30pm March 10, 2020

Six states are voting Tuesday, and Michigan is the biggest prize of the Democratic presidential primary contests. Listen to NPR's livestream beginning at 8 p.m. ET.